Business/Investor Visa Programs

Here are some of the key business and investor visa programs in Canada:

1.     Start-Up Visa Program: This program is designed for entrepreneurs who have an innovative business idea and can obtain support from a designated organization in Canada. Successful applicants receive a letter of support from a designated organization and can then apply for permanent residency.

2.     Self-Employed Persons Program: This program is for individuals who have relevant experience in cultural or athletic activities and wish to be self-employed in Canada. Applicants must demonstrate that they can contribute to the cultural or athletic scene in Canada and be able to support themselves and their dependents.

3.     Provincial Nominee Entrepreneur Programs: Several Canadian provinces have their own entrepreneur programs that allow individuals to establish or purchase a business in a specific province. Each province has its own eligibility criteria and requirements.

4.     Quebec Investor Program: The Quebec Immigrant Investor Program (QIIP) is designed for high-net-worth individuals who can make a significant investment in Quebec. Applicants must have a net worth of at least CAD 2 million and commit to investing CAD 1.2 million in a government-guaranteed investment for a period of five years.

5.     Immigrant Investor Venture Capital Pilot Program: This program is a federal pilot program that allows experienced investors to obtain permanent residency in Canada. Applicants must have a net worth of at least CAD 10 million and make a non-guaranteed investment of CAD 2 million into a participating venture capital fund.